Aura Surf Resort on Simeulue Island, thoroughly refurbished in 2023, is a secluded haven built exclusively for surfers. Offering direct access to surf breaks suitable for all skill levels, including a renowned peak directly out the front, Aura Surf Resort is the prime spot for an authentic, wave-rich surf trip.

Accommodation at Aura Surf Resort features spacious bungalows, a communal living and dining area, a surf viewing deck and a 9m infinity pool, combining traditional and modern design elements to provide a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Set amidst a picturesque landscape of palm-fringed beachfront and dense tropical jungle with a mountainous backdrop, the resort promises privacy and a serene, secluded environment for surfers.

Accommodation

Aura Surf Resort offers a range of accommodation options designed for comfort and privacy, blending traditional and modern elements. The spacious bungalows are perfect for singles or couples, while the newly constructed villa is the prime retreat for larger groups of friends. Crafted from local hardwoods, all rooms feature direct views of the surf. Aura Surf Resort can accomodate a maximum of just 14 guests, keeping crowds in the surf at a minimum.

Aura Villa

The Aura Villa, refurbished in 2023, caters to larger groups with its 7 air-conditioned bedrooms.

This private beach villa requires a minimum of 5 guests for a booking and is an ideal choice for friends wanting shared accommodation with access to the resort’s communal facilities.

The Bungalows

The bungalows at Aura Surf Resort feature spacious freestanding bathrooms with hot water, a rarity in the region.

Serviced daily, the bungalows include a premium queen-sized bed, sofa, air conditioning, bar fridge, ceiling fans, board rack and more, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each bungalow is designed for privacy, perfect for single surfers or couples, and boasts a furnished balcony with views of the surf.

Aura Surf Resort boasts a prime location directly in front of The Peak, a world-class a-frame peak known for its rippable rights and hollow lefts, making it the most consistent wave on the island. Guests can enjoy the luxury of checking the surf from their bungalow and reaching the lineup within minutes, offering an unmatched convenience for surfers. The variety of waves around the island caters to all levels of surfers, ranging from hollow reef breaks to playful sand bottom beach breaks, ensuring there’s a wave for every ability.

Aura Surf Resort’s surf guides stand out for their extensive knowledge and dedication, committed to guiding guests to the best waves throughout their stay. These guides possess unparalleled insight into the local breaks and conditions, ensuring surfers of all abilities find their perfect wave.

In 2024, Aura introduced a new 27ft speedboat equipped with twin 200 horsepower motors. This addition ensures rapid and comfortable transit to waves further afield, featuring plenty of seating, shade and storage for boards and other recreational equipment.

Adding to the resort’s surfing experience, Aura also provides a professional surf photography and videography service, available seasonally upon request at an additional charge.

Meals

Aura Surf Resort offers guests an exceptional dining experience, seamlessly blending high-quality Western and Indonesian cuisines with fresh produce, local seafood, and meats. The resort’s restaurant, known for its delicious buffet meals, provides a casual and inviting atmosphere complemented by unparallelled views of the surf. Guests can relax in an array of seating arrangements, including indoor and outdoor options, hammocks for lounging, a billiard table, a flat-screen TV, and shelves filled with surf magazines, books, and board games. Adjacent to the restaurant, the deck serves as a perfect gathering spot for guests to unwind and reminisce about the day’s surfing adventures.

Aura Surf Resort ensures that early risers are greeted with a selection of coffee, tea, cereal, fresh fruit, and toast, catering to those keen on catching the dawn patrol. Post-surf, a hot breakfast menu is available, offering delicious options such as banana pancakes, omelets, and traditional Indonesian dishes like nasi goreng and mie goreng.

Lunch and dinner features a varied menu that includes Indonesian specialties such as chicken, fish, meat curries, and vegetarian dishes like gado-gado, tempe, tofu, and rice, as well as Western favorites, including pizza, burgers, lasagna, and BBQ nights.

Guests have access to unlimited fruit and purified drinking water throughout their stay. Aura Surf Resort also places a high emphasis on catering to guests with food allergies.